With yesterday’s 112-67 rout of UMKC, West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins became just the 10th coach in NCAA Division I history to win his 800th career game. Huggins now joins a college basketball who’s who of coaches that includes Mike Krzyzewski, Bob Knight, Jim Boeheim, Dean Smith, Adolph Rupp, Jim Calhoun, Jim Phelan, Eddie
BREAKING: Morehead State Head Coach Sean Woods Resigns
Morehead State Director of Athletics Brian Hutchinson has released the following statement regarding head coach Sean Woods and the men’s basketball program: Morehead State University has been involved in an extensive administrative review resulting from an incident reported to the institution by members of the men’s basketball team. The investigation was conducted independently from the
BRIAN BARONE: Self Awareness in Coaching…First Five Minutes
Most of us are in the middle of our season right now so let’s keep this light. I am about to compare game planning to emptying a dishwasher. Yep… You can lose a game in the first five minutes, but you can’t win a game in the first five minutes. This is what I would call
Rollie Massimino Wins 800th Career Game
Keiser University head basketball coach Rollie Massimino won the 800th game of his career last night with a 77-47 trouncing over visiting Trinity Baptist. Massimino has now joined the prestigious 800 win club that includes two other active coaches in Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim (and soon to be West
Alex Kirk Steps Down as Head Basketball Coach at Clark College (WA)
After much deliberation, Clark College (WA) coach Alex Kirk has decided to step down from his head coaching responsibilities for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. Coach Kirk states “At this time, we feel it’s in the best interest of our family for me to step down as head coach of the men’s basketball team
Maryland to Unveil Lefty Driesell Banner at XFINITY Center
The University of Maryland will honor legendary head coach Lefty Driesell by hanging his banner in the rafters at XFINITY Center in a pregame ceremony prior to Maryland’s game against Ohio State on February 11th. “We are thrilled and excited to honor Lefty Driesell,” Maryland director of athletics Kevin Anderson said. “Lefty is more than
Southern Illinois Head Coach Barry Hinson Quietly Inks Contract Extension
Southern Illinois head basketball coach Barry Hinson signed a contract extension this past September. There was no formal announcement made. According to an SIU spokesman contacted by HoopDirt.com, it is “university and departmental policy” not to put out statements on contract extensions. According to the Southern Illinoisan, the deal, will pay Hinson a base salary
REPORT: Morehead State Head Coach Sean Woods Facing Criminal Charge
According to a report by WKYT (Lexington, KY), a criminal charge was filed on Tuesday against Morehead State head coach Sean Woods in an Indiana court. Woods, who was suspended by the university back on November 22nd, has been charged with a misdemeanor count of battery resulting in bodily harm. The charge stems from an
WEEK 4: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 4 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by the Hoop Group which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2016-17 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s award
Joe Nesci Claims 500th Career Victory at NYU
New York University Head Coach Joe Nesci recorded the 500th win of his career when the Violet men’s basketball team defeated Brooklyn College 70-67 at NYU’s Brooklyn Athletic Facility in Brooklyn, NY, on Monday, December 12. Nesci, who took over as the program’s head coach during the 1989-90 season, now sports a career record of
Newman University Head Coach Mark Potter will retire at end of 2016-17 season
Mark Potter, in his 19th year at the helm after resurrecting the Newman men’s basketball program, has announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. “I’m so thankful for the last 19 years that my family and I have been able to have here at Newman,” Potter said. “It’s truly been
Rutgers Head Coach Steve Pikiell Earns 200th Career Victory
Steve Pikiell earned his 200th career win as a head coach with Rutgers 79-37 win over Central Connecticut earlier this week. Pikiell, who had spent the previous 11-seasons at Stony Brook, now holds a 200-175 career record. The 2016 America East Conference Coach of the Year who led Stony Brook to six postseason appearances over